UVA Darden Student Isabela Batista’s Journey from Favela to Finance
When Isabela Batista (Class of 2025) left her growing business in Rio de Janeiro to attend the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, she wasn’t just pursuing an MBA — she was pushing her limits.
Shape the Future of Ethical Leadership: How Darden’s Institute for Business in Society is Paving the Way for Societal Impact — and Why Your Support Matters Now
The Institute for Business in Society is more than just an academic center; it’s the umbrella under which Darden does its most impactful work in ethics.
Uniting Research and Teaching: The Case for Faculty Excellence
When you step into Professor Yo-Jud Cheng’s classroom at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, you immediately sense the energy and depth of knowledge she brings to her students.
Venture Capitalism and Strategic Philanthropy in Action: George Tahija’s Fight Against Dengue
George Tahija (MBA ’86) has taken an unconventional approach to public health — helping release bacteria-infected mosquitoes to curb the spread of dengue fever in his home country.
From Mexico City to the World: How Alumni Elevate Engagement Beyond Borders
In the heart of Mexico City, Jose Maria Zertuche (MBA ’00) and Markus Kritzler (MBA ’04) have built not just careers, but a thriving community of supporters for the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
When Is an Office Building More Than an Office Building?
If you’ve walked through the Faculty Office Building at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, you might feel like you’ve stepped into a time capsule — long, dim hallways, closed doors and little natural light. But change is on the horizon.